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Query: Hi doctor, Since the past four years, I am having a lot of stomach problems. It all started with loose motions at that time, and I used to take Ciplox-OZ or Norflox-OZ over-the-counter, and I used to feel better for two to three months. After a year, I started having acid reflux and burning sensat... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your concerns carefully, I feel your symptoms may be due to any one of the following. GERD (acid reflux). Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I suggest you tablet Pantoprazole 40 mg and Zenflox-OZ (combination of Of... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male. I have been having pain in my lower chest on the right side and above tail bone to the right for four months now. It gets worse when I talk or swallow saliva or food. Every time I swallow, it feels like a burning, semi-sharp pain in my chest. Chest CT scan was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am reviewing your case history in detail and will get back to you shortly. Thanks and take care. Read Full »
What does a bitter taste in the mouth during the morning indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 54 years old. He had a gallbladder surgery for gallstone removal 14 years ago. He takes medicines for BP and for hypothyroidism. His SGPT is 56, SGOT is 46 and ALP is 278. Earlier, for triglycerides, he used to take Fenofibrate. His HDL and LDL were not very high, rather... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. A bitter taste in the early morning hours is seen in people with acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in smokers.I would suggest a course of PPI (proton pump inhibitors) with Levosulpride like capsule Sampraz L (a c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old female. I have been complaining of several GIT problems for the last two years, such as bloating, burping, epigastric discomfort, nausea, abdominal discomfort, and constipation most of the time, and I am always tired. In addition, I cannot memorize or remember things... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Most probably, it is a case of acidity and gastritis. 1. You should avoid a fatty, oily, and spicy diet. 2. Have a walk after having food instead of taking a rest. 3. Have multiple small meals instead of heavy me... Read Full »
I have abdominal pain with bloating for five months. Can I have colon cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had abdominal pain for five months. It is mainly under the right side ribs along the right flank. I also have some pain on the left. I feel gassy and bloated. The stomach makes some crazy noises. I was constipated for a few months, but now I have constant diarrhea. I am going to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your question, most likely it is not colon cancer. The problems are due to disturbed gastrointestinal flora. Our gut consists of its own environment of a microorganism called gut flora. They are responsible for proper digestion of food. Once this flora is de... Read Full »
Can Crohn's disease result in joint swelling and pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 27 years old, and my weight is 55 kg, and my height is 155 cm. I have Crohn's disease for 11 years. I was first diagnosed with several other disorders, so I had to consume the wrong medicines. Now I need help because all my joints are swollen, and I have pain, especially in the morn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Our gut is the gateway to health. All diseases begin in the gastrointestinal system due to faulty diet, lifestyle habits, environmental toxins. Lifestyle diseases can be reversed naturally with lifestyle and diet changes only. Medicines will not work for any lifestyle d... Read Full »
I have been prescribed Mirtazapine for my intestinal issues. How long should I take it?
Query: Hello doctor, I moved to a new country four years back. I used to eat at hotels or restaurants. As a result, I had frequent food poisoning episodes. I got food poisoning more than 20 times in two years. Each time it was treated with a course of antibiotics. For the last three years, I have complete... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that frequent gastrointestinal infections have triggered irritable bowel syndrome. I would like to tell you the following: Mirtazapine is used for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and shows good results. It is quite safe too. Initially, take it for three mo... Read Full »
I have distressing nerve pain and muscle tightness in the chest area. Can you please help?
Query: Hello doctor, The current symptoms consist of distressing nerve pain and muscle tightness. The pain feels "nervy" and ranges from sharp to dull ache. It is present below my sternum and branches to both left and right sides of my chest, though it is much worse on the left, in the area surrounding my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The symptoms may well be neurogenic (nerve origin) as it radiates down the chest and involves the abdomen. Also, gastroesophageal (stomach and food pipe) causes may be ruled out by appropriate investigations (upper gastrointestinal endo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male, and I am concerned about my health. I had an episode of possible food-borne illness, three months back. That time, I had shivers, fluttering pain in lower abdomen, fever, and high bilirubin. The symptoms have gone, except for occasional fluttering. My bilirubi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely, it is gastroenteritis or stomach flu. Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the stomach and small intestine. Signs and symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, backache, lack of energy, and dehydration. ... Read Full »
Why are there bloating and chest pain on jogging in a male with normal BMI?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male with a normal BMI. I have IBS, and my father has it too. I went to a gastroenterologist as I was having bloating and chest pain on jogging. It is not heart-related, as said by cardiologists after doing Echo, ECG, and one week of heart monitor done. It is due to... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Following is my answer to your questions. Noted the only positive finding in your attached report is raised IgA level. Now you do not have any symptoms of plasma cell dyscrasia like tingling, bone pain, etc., as per your history. However, if it remains elevated afte... Read Full »